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New Owner for PK Floats

By General Aviation News Staff · April 9, 2026 · 1 Comment

Leadership at PK Floats has transitioned, with long-time owner Patrick McGowen retiring, selling the company to Josh Michaud, who has taken over as president.

Cirrus Launches Mission Ready Simulator Sessions

By General Aviation News Staff · April 9, 2026 · Leave a Comment

Cirrus has launched its Mission Ready Simulator Sessions, a year-long simulator training program developed specifically for Cirrus SR20 and Cirrus SR22 owners. The complimentary program is now live and available at participating Cirrus Training Centers in the U.S.

What’s Behind the Controller Shortage?

By General Aviation News Staff · April 8, 2026 · 1 Comment

A data analysis of 94,000 NTSB accident records and NASA reports reveals a controller workforce in crisis.

Air Tractor Acquires Thrush Aircraft

By General Aviation News Staff · April 7, 2026 · Leave a Comment

Air Tractor combines Leland Snow’s original companies under one roof.

National STOL Competition Expands

By General Aviation News Staff · April 7, 2026 · Leave a Comment

The competition will include eight events in 2026, with a new stop in Creswell, Oregon.

Expert Insights Video Series Takes Off

By General Aviation News Staff · April 5, 2026 · Leave a Comment

The new series features interviews with specialists in their fields, who give pilots information on a wide range of topics relevant to general aviation safety, as well as tips they can use right away.

A Look at Fatal Accidents in 2023 by Age Group

By General Aviation News Staff · April 3, 2026 · 19 Comments

Of the 184 fatal accidents in 2023, 46.7% were with pilots between the ages of 60 and 79.

U.S. Winners of Young Artists Contest Revealed

By General Aviation News Staff · April 3, 2026 · Leave a Comment

The first, second, and third-place winners in each category will now advance to the international judging round at the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, to compete against artists from around the world.

Aviation Fuel Prices Up Sharply in March

By General Aviation News Staff · April 2, 2026 · 2 Comments

The Southeast saw the biggest jump in prices for 100LL, with the Southwest and Hawaii not far behind.

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